Mark Hancock, cofounder and executive vice chairman of PACS Group, helped build the company into one of the largest post-acute care platforms in the U.S., spanning more than 300 facilities across 17 states. A former licensed nursing home administrator with a long background in finance, he played a central role in shaping PACS’s growth strategy and financial infrastructure, including its 2024 public listing. Known for a low public profile and deep operational familiarity with the skilled nursing sector, Hancock has emerged as one of the key figures behind PACS’s rapid rise.

Todd McKinnon is the billionaire co-founder and CEO of Okta, the leading identity provider he launched in 2009. A former Salesforce engineering lead, he has guided Okta through the rise of cloud and mobile, positioning identity as the primary security perimeter. In 2026, he is spearheading "Agentic AI" security initiatives and the "Secure Identity Commitment," a plan to harden global infrastructure against identity attacks. He recently pledged $50 million through Okta for Good to support nonprofit cybersecurity and workforce development. Known for his "truth is your friend" leadership, he argues that AI will actually increase the demand for software engineers by automating rote tasks.

Ryan Smith, cofounder and executive chairman of Qualtrics, built one of the most influential enterprise software companies of the cloud era by turning experience data into a core business discipline. Starting Qualtrics in his parents’ basement in Utah, Smith scaled it into a global platform used by corporations and governments to measure customer, employee, and brand experience. After selling Qualtrics to SAP in a blockbuster deal, he later guided its public market return and continued expanding the product vision around analytics and decision intelligence. Smith is also a high-profile sports owner, leading the ownership group of the Utah Jazz and investing heavily in community and innovation initiatives.

Richard Peery, founder of the Peery family real estate enterprise, built one of Silicon Valley’s most influential commercial property portfolios by specializing in high-quality office and industrial developments in Northern California. Known for acquiring and developing strategic assets near the world’s leading technology corridors, Peery helped shape the physical infrastructure that supported the region’s growth for decades. Operating with a low public profile, he expanded through long-term ownership, disciplined management, and a deep understanding of location-driven value. Peery is also recognized for philanthropy supporting education, community development, and civic initiatives.

Frank VanderSloot, founder and CEO of Melaleuca, transformed a small wellness startup into a billion-dollar direct-marketing giant offering nutritional, personal care, and household products. Since launching the Idaho-based company in 1985, he has built a network serving millions of customers across multiple countries, leveraging a unique referral-based model. A vocal advocate for entrepreneurship and conservative causes, VanderSloot has combined business acumen with philanthropic initiatives, cementing his status as one of America’s most successful self-made entrepreneurs in the health and wellness industry.